ACA Strategic Plan 2017

ACA Strategic Priorities

❖ Focus ACA programmatic energy on the opportunities and challenges of education across the Appalachia. Prioritize fellowship and scholarship awards to fund efforts that will directly benefit Appalachia. Provide an umbrella of expertise and resources to support each campus’ chosen role for their specific locale and academic infrastructure needs. ❖ Feature Appalachian studies as a focus of promotion and academic research, including the educational, ❖ social, economic, environmental, cultural and demographic aspects of Appalachian life. Leverage partnerships with other organizations and entities focused on the wellbeing of Appalachia. ❖

Recommended by Executive Board 3-22-2017